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Happy Pride Month! This week, we’re celebrating by supporting queer-owned businesses. Find some of our top spots and shout out your own on Tommy McFly’s Instagram!
- Weekend weather: It’s feeling like summer! Expect highs in the 90s. Here’s the forecast.
D.C.
The Drive-In at Union Market movie of the month is “Barbie.” Buy a $25 ticket for the old-school drive-in experience, or bring a chair and watch from Neal Place for free. Fri., June 5, 7:30 p.m., Union Market
“Love Island USA” is back, and TaquerÃa Xochi’s Navy Yard location is hosting a watch party every Friday at 9 p.m. Watch the latest episode while sipping $9 Bombshell Ritas.
Celebrate American history, culture and community at the National Archives’ Spirit of Independence Festival. From the Stars & Stories Fest featuring Tommy, Disney music and historical reenactors to a salute to service members to a yappy hour and evening activities, there’s something for everyone. Thurs. to Sat., National Archives Building, daytime events are free
Just in time for the debut of its “American Icon: The US Flag in Art Exhibit,” the National Gallery of Art says it’s throwing its biggest party ever in honor of America 250. Inside or outside, you can make art, enjoy curator talks, take in performances and bring little ones for kids’ activities. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free
You know it’s summer because Wonderland Ballroom’s Sundress Fest is back. Anyone in a sundress can enjoy all-day happy hour … BYO sundress, or choose one off the rack. It’s all for a good cause: DC Central Kitchen. Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Columbia Heights, free entry
Maryland
Kali Uchis, the Colombian-American singer who was born in Alexandria, Virginia, performs at Merriweather Post Pavilion with special guest Mariah the Scientist. Thurs., Columbia, Maryland, $51+
Enjoy food, performances and culture, plus shop the Agora Marketplace, at the St. George Greek Festival. Visitors can even tour the church. Sat. and Sun., Bethesda, free entry
Sublime, AJR, Fitz and the Tantrums and Natasha Bedingfield headline Let’s Go!, the intimate music festival outside Annapolis founded by two siblings. Sat. and Sun., Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, $168+ for a two-day pass
The Voices of Fairwood summer concert series celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month with performances by Caribbean Vibe and Strykers’ Posse. Sun., 4-6 p.m., Fairwood Community Park in Bowie, free
Virginia
Occoquan kicks off summer with its RiverFest and Craft Show with fun for all ages, including music, alpacas, a beer garden and more. Boat tours are also available for $28 per person. Sat. and Sun., free admission to the festival
Family-friendly Pride at Mosaic returns for its fifth year, with Tommy hosting, Tara Hoot performing her award-winning Fabulous Fun Story Time Show and live music from Hall Pass. Sat., 3-6 p.m., Fairfax, free
Wolf Trap has a packed weekend coming up, with Gary Clark Jr. on Saturday and The Beach Boys with John Stamos on Sunday. Vienna
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